US EV sales rise 7.7% in Q3 to 266,630 units as market stabilises after tax credit expiry
By Eve
Electric vehicle sales in the United States reached 266,630 units in the third quarter, up 7.7% from Q2 and the highest quarterly total since Q3 2025, according to Kelley Blue Book estimates reported by Cox Automotive. EVs accounted for 6.5% of all new car sales in Q3, up from 5.8% in Q2, though down from over 10% in Q3 2025 before the federal $7,500 tax credit expired. Toyota and Lexus led growth with EV sales surging 328% and 442% year on year, while Rivian posted 46% growth and Subaru achieved 31% growth.
Why it matters
The stabilisation of US EV sales after the tax credit expiry signals a maturing market for charging infrastructure planners, with growth concentrated among specific brands that may drive site selection and capacity planning. Rising EV adoption rates, even at lower levels than 2025, indicate sustained demand for public and workplace charging networks.
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- “These are the top 10 best-selling EVs in the US through Q3”
- Published
- 12 October 2026
- Updated
- 13 October 2026
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- Electric Vehicles
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- United States
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